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Thickness Guide
Wetsuit thickness and water temperature
Thick or thin? Full or spring? The shape and thickness of your wetsuit will depend on how warm or cold your choice-spot happens to be. This simple guide will help you get it right for the season and conditions you're planning on ripping.
6/5/4
Cold water armour for the courageaous
A 6/5/4 wetsuit combines three different neoprene thicknesses:
6mm torso - 5mm legs - 4mm arms
6mm torso - 5mm legs - 4mm arms

6/5/4 mm

39-46°F
5/4/3 mm

44-55°F
4/3 mm

53-60°F
3/2 mm

59-66°F
2/2 mm

64-71°F
Surf Jackets

69+°F

5/4/3
Your barrier for the bitter cold
A 5/4/3 wetsuit combines three different neoprene thicknesses:
5mm torso - 4mm legs - 3mm arms
5mm torso - 4mm legs - 3mm arms
6/5/4 mm

39-46°F

5/4/3 mm

44-55°F
4/3 mm

53-60°F
3/2 mm

59-66°F
2/2 mm

64-71°F
Surf Jackets

69+°F

4/3
Winter-worthy warmth
A 4/3 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses:
4mm torso - 3mm arms and legs
4mm torso - 3mm arms and legs
6/5/4 mm

39-46°F
5/4/3 mm

44-55°F

4/3 mm

53-60°F
3/2 mm

59-66°F
2/2 mm

64-71°F
Surf Jackets

69+°F

3/2
Moderate mid-season warmth
A 3/2 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses:
3mm torso - 2mm arms and legs
3mm torso - 2mm arms and legs
6/5/4 mm

39-46°F
5/4/3 mm

44-55°F
4/3 mm

53-60°F

3/2 mm

59-66°F
2/2 mm

64-71°F
Surf Jackets

69+°F

2/2
Light and just right
A 2/2 wetsuit is made entirely of 2mm thick neoprene
6/5/4 mm

39-46°F
5/4/3 mm

44-55°F
4/3 mm

53-60°F
3/2 mm

59-66°F

2/2 mm

64-71°F
Surf Jackets

69+°F

Surf Jackets
Extra layer for better protection
Neoprene tops protect you from UV rays and provide extra insulation in waters of around 17°C and above.
6/5/4 mm

39-46°F
5/4/3 mm

44-55°F
4/3 mm

53-60°F
3/2 mm

59-66°F
2/2 mm

64-71°F

Surf Jackets

69+°F

How to Choose your Wetsuit: Thickness Guide
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